About Us

The Trustees of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) of Malawi

A Trust of the Catholic Church in Malawi, animating the missionary spirit of every Catholic nationwide.

Our Mission

The mission of PMS is to create awareness and missionary zeal for the mission of all the baptized Catholics through prayer, personal sacrifice, charity, mission animation and formation, cooperation, and financial support.

Our Vision

The vision of PMS is that all baptized Catholics become missionaries who actively participate in and support the missionary work of the Church in Malawi.

Our Core Values

CommitmentRespect for the Dignity of the Human PersonSolidarity and Team SpiritPreferential Option for the PoorStewardship and Integrity of CreationHonesty and Integrity

The Four Pontifical Mission Societies

PMS Malawi carries out its work nationwide through these four societies.

The Society for the Propagation of the Faith

Est. 1822

Founded by Blessed Pauline Marie Jaricot

Creates and sustains awareness of the universal mission of the Church, and collects support for that mission. Provides ordinary and extraordinary support for dioceses, catechists, communications, retired bishops, churches, and rectories, among others.

The Society of Holy Childhood (Missionary Children)

Est. 1843

Founded by Bishop Charles de Forbin-Janson

Creates and sustains awareness of the universal mission of the Church among children, and gathers their support for mission work among children. Provides support for schools, hospitals, and social and missionary projects for children.

The Society of Saint Peter the Apostle

Est. 1889

Founded by Jeanne Bigard

Creates and sustains awareness of the need for clergy, religious men and women, and married people to carry out the universal missionary work of the Church. Supports ordinary and extraordinary projects of seminaries and novitiates, and the ongoing formation of formators in formation houses.

The Pontifical Missionary Union

Est. 1916

Founded by Blessed Paolo Manna

Builds unity among missionary pastoral agents in their work, who in turn create and sustain a missionary spirit among the people of God. Supports ongoing missionary formation and formation courses for pastoral workers and lay faithful.

Our Contribution to Mission Territories

PMS support reaches thousands of dioceses, parishes, schools, and communities around the world, especially where local Churches are young or lack sufficient resources.

1. Support for Evangelization

Funding missionary activities and pastoral programs.
Assisting bishops, priests, religious, catechists, and lay missionaries.
Providing resources for preaching the Gospel and forming Christian communities.

2. Formation of Children and Young People

Through the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood:

Children are educated in missionary awareness.
Schools and catechetical programs are supported.
Children are encouraged to pray and share with children in need throughout the world.

3. Support for Seminaries and Vocations

Through the Pontifical Society of St. Peter the Apostle:

Seminaries and houses of formation are assisted.
Seminarians and novices receive support for education, food, health care, and formation.
Local vocations are strengthened, helping young Churches become self-sustaining.

4. Promotion of Missionary Awareness

Through the Pontifical Missionary Union:

Priests, religious, and pastoral agents receive missionary formation.
Missionary spirituality and cooperation are promoted throughout the Church.
Missionary animation and education are encouraged among the faithful.

5. Material Assistance to Mission Territories

Through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, funds are distributed to mission dioceses according to their needs, supporting:

Construction of churches and chapels.
Catechist training centres.
Schools and educational projects.
Health centres and dispensaries.
Transportation and communication for pastoral work.
Emergency relief during disasters and conflicts.

6. Building Communion in the Universal Church

PMS fosters solidarity among Catholics worldwide.
Every baptized person is invited to pray, make sacrifices, and contribute financially for the missions.
Through World Mission Sunday, the faithful share responsibility for the Church's universal mission.

In Summary

The Pontifical Mission Societies help mission territories to proclaim the Gospel, form future Church leaders, educate children, provide pastoral and material assistance, and strengthen communion among all Churches. Their work ensures that young and needy Churches can grow in faith and become active participants in Christ’s mission.

“All the Churches for the whole world.”

Meet the Team

The people leading PMS Malawi’s mission, nationally and in every diocese.

Our National Director

Fr. Peter Ephraim Madeya

Born on October 10, 1981, at Matumba health center T/A Kachere Dedza district and was ordained a catholic priest of the diocese of Dedza by late Right Reverend Emmanuel Cosmas Kanyama on August 20, 2011 at Matumba Parish. He has served as deputy parish priest and parish priest in three parishes. He also worked as a diocesan Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the diocese of Dedza, he was also a president of the Diocesan FIA board, Deputy Secretary of ADCOM FIA board and Secretary for the Diocesan Projects Commission. His appointment as the National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Malawi was confirmed by Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, on September 26, 2023